How to Make Guacamole Dip

One of my favorite dips is guacamole dip. I like the versatility of the dip. It can be served as a tortilla dip or it can also be served with nacho chips. As much as it can also be served with taco. I often used it as a spread for sandwiches. Contrary to popular belief, guacamole dip does not take long to make. The most important ingredient of this dip are the avocados. Avocados have been said to be one of the best gift of nature. The guacamole nutrition facts point that the dip has all the necessary healthy and nutritious ingredients in it. Having said that we will turn towards some easy guacamole dip recipes.

Making Guacamole Dip from Scratch

The trick to make the best guacamole is to use good and ripe avocados. To know, if the avocados are ready for the dip is to press the avocado from outside. If you see that there is little give, then you can use the avocado. If the avocado is very ripe it is not right for making guacamole dip. If you think, that the avocado is ripe, then you can taste the avocado before using it. We will now see how to make guacamole dip.

Recipe # 1
When you are using chili peppers, it is important you take care that the guacamole dip does not become hot, as the peppers will have varying degree of hotness. If you are allergic to peppers, then use hand gloves, when you are using the chiles. Let's take a look at the easy guacamole recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• ½ red onion
• ½ ripe tomato
• 1-2 serrano chiles
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• A dash of freshly grated black pepper

Preparation

• Cut the avocados into two parts.
• De-seed the avocado and scoop the avocado from the peel.
• Mash the avocado and add minced onion, finely chopped cilantro, salt and pepper and mash avocado a little more.
• Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap, till the guacamole dip is ready.
• When you are about to serve, add finely chopped tomato to the guacamole dip and serve with tortilla chips, etc.

Recipe # 2
The guacamole ingredients required to make guacamole are usually all available at home. The recipe does not make use of lemon juice, but opts for vinegar instead, which lends a different taste to the guacamole dip. We will now see simple and easy to make guacamole recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe tomato, peeled
• 2 avocados
• 1 chopped green chile
• ½ onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Preparation

• De-seed the avocado and scoop the avocado from the peel.
• Mash the avocado and ensure there are no chunks in it.
• Then add finely chopped tomato to the avocado and mash the mixture once again.
• Now add finely chopped green chile to the mixture and mix well.
• Vinegar can now be added to the mixture.
• At last add salt and pepper to guacamole dip and mix well.
• Just before serving add pomegranate seeds to the dip.

When you are running out of time, but want an easy guacamole dip recipe, then it is best to combine mashed avocados with a quarter cup of salsa. You will not have to add anything to this recipe. Salt may be added according to your taste. If you like you like your guacamole dip a little spicy, then you can increase the quantity of peppers used in the recipe.